Port Update

Maine / New Hampshire

December 10, 2025

Notices

USCG ENOA UPDATED VERSION:
 
Kindly note, starting December 9, 2025 U.S. Coast Guard will require a new workbook (version 8.0) for all email submissions, NOAD web service submissions, and eNOAD imports.
 
After this date no previous versions will be accepted, even for updates and departures if you used older versions for the arrival.
 
The new workbook version 8.0 is attached and will be accepted starting December 9, 2025.
 
Please save the workbook and start using it on that date. DO NOT USE BEFORE DECEMBER 9th, 2025.
 
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BUCKSPORT ME - SEARSPORT ME - PORTLAND ME - PORTSMOUTH NH ALL OPERATING AT MARSEC LEVEL 1
 
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*BUCKSPORT ME BLACK OUT DATES*
 
Listed below please find the “Blackout dates” for High Water transits to Bucksport for the 2025-2026 Fall/Winter season.  These are the dates on which no high-water transits (drafts in excess of 28') can be conducted to Bucksport due to a lack of daylight coinciding with the time of High Water.  Low water transits are still possible on these dates at drafts of 28' or less, depending upon the height of the low tide. 
 
December 12,13,14,15,28,29,30,31
 
January 11,12,13,14,27,28,29 February 11,12,26,27
 
February 10 (marginal weather and pilot discretion)
 
March 13, 27
 
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CREW CHANGES:
                Portland / Searsport / Bucksport ME and Portsmouth NH:  The port director in Portland ME is allowing crew to sign off and repatriate back home under following conditions:
                                Crew must hold valid US Visa
                                Crew departure flights MUST be direct foreign – NO CONNECTIONS WITHIN US PERMITTED
                                Crew departure flights MUST depart prior to vessel departing port
                               
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Tides / Currents

PORTLAND TIDES:
 
DECEMBER 2025
 
W   10     High   3:00 AM     9.1   7:04 AM     Set 11:31 AM      71
    10      Low   8:56 AM     0.8   4:04 PM    Rise 10:42 PM
    10     High   3:12 PM     9.8
    10      Low   9:37 PM     0.0
 
Th  11     High   4:00 AM     9.0   7:05 AM     Set 11:50 AM      61
    11      Low  10:01 AM     1.1   4:04 PM    Rise 11:49 PM
    11     High   4:15 PM     9.2
    11      Low  10:35 PM     0.5
 
F   12     High   4:57 AM     8.9   7:05 AM     Set 12:08 PM      51
    12      Low  11:05 AM     1.2   4:04 PM
    12     High   5:16 PM     8.7
    12      Low  11:31 PM     0.9
 
Sa  13     High   5:53 AM     8.9   7:06 AM    Rise 12:54 AM      41
    13      Low  12:09 PM     1.2   4:04 PM     Set 12:25 PM
    13     High   6:18 PM     8.3
 
Su  14      Low  12:26 AM     1.2   7:07 AM    Rise  1:57 AM      32
    14     High   6:48 AM     9.0   4:05 PM     Set 12:44 PM
    14      Low   1:10 PM     1.0
    14     High   7:19 PM     8.2
 
M   15      Low   1:20 AM     1.4   7:08 AM    Rise  3:01 AM      23
    15     High   7:39 AM     9.1   4:05 PM     Set  1:04 PM
    15      Low   2:04 PM     0.8
    15     High   8:13 PM     8.1
 
Tu  16      Low   2:09 AM     1.5   7:08 AM    Rise  4:06 AM      16
    16     High   8:24 AM     9.2   4:05 PM     Set  1:29 PM
    16      Low   2:52 PM     0.6
    16     High   9:01 PM     8.2
 
W   17      Low   2:52 AM     1.5   7:09 AM    Rise  5:10 AM      9
    17     High   9:06 AM     9.3   4:05 PM     Set  1:58 PM
    17      Low   3:35 PM     0.4
    17     High   9:45 PM     8.2
 
 
 
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Portsmouth NH Tides -
 
DECEMBER 2025
 
W   10     High   3:22 AM     7.8   7:04 AM     Set 11:32 AM      71
    10      Low   9:13 AM     0.7   4:08 PM    Rise 10:45 PM
    10     High   3:34 PM     8.4
    10      Low   9:54 PM     0.0
 
Th  11     High   4:22 AM     7.7   7:05 AM     Set 11:52 AM      61
    11      Low  10:18 AM     0.9   4:08 PM    Rise 11:51 PM
    11     High   4:37 PM     7.9
    11      Low  10:52 PM     0.4
 
F   12     High   5:19 AM     7.7   7:06 AM     Set 12:10 PM      51
    12      Low  11:22 AM     1.0   4:08 PM
    12     High   5:38 PM     7.5
    12      Low  11:48 PM     0.8
 
Sa  13     High   6:15 AM     7.7   7:06 AM    Rise 12:55 AM      41
    13      Low  12:26 PM     1.0   4:08 PM     Set 12:28 PM
    13     High   6:40 PM     7.1
 
Su  14      Low  12:43 AM     1.0   7:07 AM    Rise  1:59 AM      32
    14     High   7:10 AM     7.7   4:09 PM     Set 12:47 PM
    14      Low   1:27 PM     0.9
    14     High   7:41 PM     7.1
 
M   15      Low   1:37 AM     1.2   7:08 AM    Rise  3:02 AM      23
    15     High   8:01 AM     7.8   4:09 PM     Set  1:08 PM
    15      Low   2:21 PM     0.7
    15     High   8:35 PM     7.0
 
Tu  16      Low   2:26 AM     1.3   7:08 AM    Rise  4:06 AM      16
    16     High   8:46 AM     7.9   4:09 PM     Set  1:33 PM
    16      Low   3:09 PM     0.5
    16     High   9:23 PM     7.1
 
W   17      Low   3:09 AM     1.3   7:09 AM    Rise  5:10 AM      9
    17     High   9:28 AM     8.0   4:10 PM     Set  2:03 PM
    17      Low   3:52 PM     0.3
    17     High  10:07 PM     7.1

Weather / Marine Zone Forecast

ANZ154-110300
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM
758 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
REST OF TODAY
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming S 20 to 25 kt late. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 7 seconds. A slight chance of rain late this morning. A chance of rain early this afternoon, then rain likely late. Vsby 1 NM or less late this morning.
TONIGHT
SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 7 seconds. Rain likely in the evening.
THU
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 6 ft at 6 seconds.
THU NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
FRI
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 11 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 5 seconds.
SAT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
SAT NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
SUN
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of snow in the evening with vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ152-110300
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
758 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
REST OF TODAY
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming S 20 to 25 kt late. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, building to 5 to 8 ft this afternoon. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 7 seconds and SE 4 ft at 9 seconds, becoming S 8 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of rain and snow this morning, then rain this afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less this morning, then 1 to 3 NM late.
TONIGHT
SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: S 9 ft at 8 seconds. Rain in the evening with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: SW 7 ft at 7 seconds and S 7 ft at 8 seconds. Scattered snow showers in the afternoon.
THU NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: SW 8 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of snow showers in the evening. Vsby 1 NM or less.
FRI
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 10 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 6 seconds.
SAT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
SAT NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
SUN
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of snow in the evening. Vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ150-110300
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
758 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
REST OF TODAY
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming S 20 to 25 kt late. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 8 ft at 7 seconds. Snow likely early this morning. A chance of rain until late afternoon, then rain late. Vsby 1 NM or less this morning, then 1 to 3 NM late.
TONIGHT
SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft, subsiding to 6 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: S 9 ft at 8 seconds. Rain, mainly in the evening with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: S 7 ft at 8 seconds, becoming SW 8 ft at 8 seconds. Scattered showers. Scattered snow showers in the afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: SW 9 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of snow showers in the evening. Vsby 1 NM or less.
FRI
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: SW 8 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 10 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SW 7 ft at 8 seconds.
SAT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
SAT NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow after midnight.
SUN
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of snow in the evening. Vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ153-110300
Casco Bay
758 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
REST OF TODAY
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt late. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A slight chance of snow late this morning. A chance of rain late this morning and early afternoon, then rain late. Vsby 1 NM or less late this morning and early afternoon.
TONIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Rain in the evening.
THU
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
FRI
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
SAT
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
SAT NIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
SUN
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of snow in the evening with vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ151-110300
Penobscot Bay
758 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
REST OF TODAY
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt late. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 7 seconds. Snow likely this morning. Rain. Vsby 1 NM or less, increasing to 1 to 3 NM late.
TONIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 7 seconds. Rain, mainly in the evening with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming W 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 8 seconds. Scattered showers. Scattered snow showers in the afternoon with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of snow showers in the evening with vsby 1 NM or less.
FRI
W winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
SAT
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
SAT NIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of snow after midnight.
SUN
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow in the evening. Vsby 1 NM or less.

Port / Terminal Restrictions

TERMINAL DRAFT LIMIATATIONS: (as reported by terminal)
 
PORTLAND ME
                PORTLAND PIPELINE 50’ 00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
                SUNOCO (ex Gulf) OIL TERMINAL 36’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
                CITGO/IRVING TERMINAL 34’08” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
                GLOBAL OIL 36’00” BRACKISH WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
                BUCKEYE/IRVING 37’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
                SPRAGUE ROLLING MILLS 32’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
                SPRAGUE MERRILLS MARINE 31’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
                TURNERS ISLAND TERMINAL 28’00” SALT WATER DARFT MAX PERMITTED
                  FLORIDA POWERS LIGHT / WYMAN TERMINAL 30'00" SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
 
PORTSMOUTH NH (ALL DRAFTS FOR PORTSMOUTH ARE SALT WATER)
                GRANITE STATE MINERAL 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
                NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PORT AUTHORITY 32’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
                IRVING OIL TERMINAL 36’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
                PUBLIC SERVICE NEW HAMPSHIRE 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
                SPRAGUE AVERY LANE / SEA 3 36’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
                SPRAGUE RIVER ROAD 33’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
 
SEARSPORT ME (ALL DRAFTS FOR SEARSPORT SALT WATER)
                LIQUID BERTH:
                ***SPRAGUE ENERGY HAS ADVISED THEY WILL ACCEPT ANY VESSEL WITH DRAFT OF 28’00” OR LESS ANYTIME***
                ***SPRAGUE ENERGY HAS ADVISED ANY VESSEL WITH DRAFT OVER 28’00” UPD TO MAX 35’00” WILL BE ACCEPTED USING A 2 FENDER SYSTEM TO BREAST OFF THE BERTH**
                MACKPOINT / SPRAGUE BULK PIER 39’00" MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
 
BUCKSPORT ME (ALL DRAFTS FOR BUCKSPORT ARE BRACKISH WATER)
                WEBBER TANKS 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED

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